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Tang Pavilion

3.5 (380 reviews)
ModerateShanghainese
Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Lauren S.

Delish modern Chinese dining in the heart of Midtown. Sichuan spice and Hong Kong style dim sum is hard to find! I loved the Peking Duck, Beef with Scallion, Stir-Fried Lobster with Ginger and Scallion, Dry Pot Sliced Beef, and the Crab and Pork Soup Dumplings. They have great lunch specials and a private area perfect for parties. Great service!

Wraps for Peking Duck Full
Carmine B.

Our fist time here. We typically go downtown to China Town whenever we are on the mood for Chinese food. Tonight, we were not wanting to trek from our home in mid town to down town... We stumbled upon Tang Pavillion and glad we did. We ordered (not in picture set) wonton soup and fried pork dumpling to start. Both were freshly made and the dough was just right. Our main Peking Duck was really well prepared. The meat was moist. The skin was crispy and not overly cooked/burnt. The wraps for the Peking Duck are made from tapioca flour which makes it semisweet and a good chewy texture. The pork fried rice was perfectly cooked as well. Don't know if it was that it was freshly cooled or the ingredients, but the flavor and texture we also well balanced. We will be heading back (after they re-open)....they are closing starting Tomorrow for a 2 week refresh renovation.

Emma Z.

My husband and I attend a church nearby, and this evening we came here for dinner prior to a church concert. The staff were very nice, and the ambiance was warm and charming. The dishes all tasted great, and they provided us with a lot of free yummy dessert. We had a good experience there and we will be back again.

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Nando F.

I find Tang Pavillion's lunch specials to be very decent. They average $15 + tax. Their rice dishes come with choice of a Hot & Sour soup or a Spring Roll. They are swift and they take care of you with a friendly smile. I feel they are a solid choice for quick lunches if you are in their vicinity.

Everything about Tang Pavilion is EXCELLENT!! I've seen a lot of celebrities there, including Mario Lopez two nights in a row!

beef in hot chili oil, salt and pepper shrimp, string beans. Delicious!

Tang Pavilion has been one of our tried and true NYC go tos for more than 15 years! We found it quite by accident one night after seeing a show. The service is fantastic, the big round tables with lazy Susan are perfect for a large crowd, you can almost always get a reservation, and the food is delicious. Its relaxing and just good vibes all around. The waiters are so helpful with the menu so if you like recommendations from the staff this is a good choice for you.

General Tso's Chicken - sorry it was so good I couldn't wait to take a picture!
Yvonne C.

Popped in for lunch on a rainy day mostly because we were tired of walking around and I have to say, one of the best decisions we made! The food was delicious, I recommend the spicy shredded beef it was crispy and just a tad spicy. The steamed pork dumplings were also delicious as was the General Tso's chicken. We split the entrees thinking we probably wouldn't finish it, but we finished everything! They have great lunch specials so will be back! I also want to say the waitstaff were kind and attentive and the main dining area is not visible from the street, so it can fit quite a bit of people.

Drunk Chicken- purposefully cold appetizer. So fucking good! A+++++
Florence C.

Excellent Shanghainese meal near MOMA. I came here with 2 other adults and 2 kids around lunchtime on a weekend and we were greeted and seated right away. In fact, service was excellent throughout. We ordered 3 dishes which were just right with no leftovers. The Drunk Chicken is a MUST! Typically served cold, the Shaoxing wine flavor of its brine really shined through for an extremely tasty chicken. Then the Shanghai-Style Noodles (customized with tofu) are ANOTHER MUST TRY! The texture and bite of these noods was so satisfying! Then their 8-Jewel Shrimp dish off of their Shanghai Specials menu was chock full of yummy shrimp, tofu, edamame, mushrooms, and more with well-balanced spice. I would order everything again! Let's Tang!!! NOTES/TIPS: **Wheelchair-accessible space and restrooms **Plenty of tables, vast menu. Most entrees come with rice.

Elliot W.

Worst food I ever received! Asked them if they have egg rolls and they said they only have spring rolls and i asked how many they said 1 per order. Ordered 2 received order charged $18 x 2 and there were 4 small in each container. Fried rice was a joke 2 shrimp with white rice some ham pieces and egg it was disgusting. Chicken cashews was even worse see pics. Stay away!

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Alex H.

I enjoyed the sesame oil coated jellyfish. It was the perfect appetizer for a hot day. It was very soft, plump, and juicy. The jellyfish was reminiscent of wood-ear mushrooms, but a bit more juicier. Overall, pretty solid restaurant with quick service.

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Tang Pavilion is one of my favorites in midtown. Great food, polite and efficient service and a calm, clean decor

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Oh my gawd this place is a must when you go to New York City. We have been coming here for years for their sesame chicken. Soo good!

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